Morton v. State

Jenkins, Justice.

1. “An arrest for a crime may be made by an officer, either under a warrant, or without a warrant if the offense is committed in his presence, or the offender is edeavoring to escape, or for other cause there is likely to be a failure of justice for want of an officer to issue a warrant.” Code, § 27-207. See Howell v. State, 162 Ga. 14 (6-a) (134 S. E. 59); Thompson v. State, 4 Ga. App. 649, 652 (66 S. E. 99).

(а) It is the duty of an officer, when authorized to arrest, but where the circumstances afford reason to believe that his object and official character are unknown to…